Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
798. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health his response to a recent High Court judgment in respect of preliminary team assessments under the standard operating procedure for disability assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16547/22]
View answerI wish to advise that discussions have already taken place in relation to this issue between the Department and the HSE. In addition, my officials have formally written to the HSE seeking clarification on the implications for the Assessment of Need process in light of the recent High Court decision and how it intends to mitigate the risk to service for the children and families concerned.
I also wish to assure the Deputy that I and my officials will also be meeting with the HSE in the very near future to discuss a revised procedure for the carrying out of Assessments of Need.
